Getting to know Bhutan has been a balm
and a revelation to our many GeoEx
travelers through the years. Brent Olson, a
veteran of three score and more trips to the
Dragon Kingdom since we started our program
there more than 20 years ago, created
The Essence of Bhutan as “a summary of all that
draws us to Bhutan: its outstanding people,
its sweet scenery, and its vibrant, proud culture.”
(Vibrancy: Bhutan recently became a
parliamentary democracy, with a constitutional
monarch, 28-year-old King Jigme
Khesar Wangchuck.) Not to be immodest,
but we’re confident that because of our long
experience in the country, our deep affection
for it, and the matchless know-how we bring
to it, no company can showcase Bhutan
like GeoEx.
Ranging through exquisite countrysides, staying in local guesthouses, making day hikes to remote villages and hidden valleys, we immerse ourselves in this unique island of sanity and peace. We’ll take close looks at the creation of Bhutanese art forms: thangka painting, textile weaving, and wood carving, art forms that are cherished and used by the Bhutanese. On some of our departures we’ll attend one or two of the country’s festivals, where the kingdom’s vibrant culture kicks up its heels (see Sacred Festivals of Bhutan). And throughout we’ll rejoice in the essence of a country that seems to have gotten it right, and is determined to keep it that way.
Sept. 27 - Oct. 13, 2008 (Thimphu and Wangdiphodrang festivals); Oct. 17 - Nov. 2, 2008 (no festival, but good weather); Nov. 7 - 23, 2008 (Jambay and Prakhar festivals)
Mar. 2 - 18, 2009 (Punakha festival); Mar. 25 – Apr. 10, 2009 (Paro festival); May 1 – 17, 2009 (Ura festival); Sept. 24 – Oct. 10, 2009 (Thimphu festival and Tangbi Mani); Oct. 28 – Nov. 13, 2009 ( Jambay and Prakhar festivals); Nov. 7 – 23, 2009 (King’s Birthday)
Ranging through exquisite countrysides, staying in local guesthouses, making day hikes to remote villages and hidden valleys, we immerse ourselves in this unique island of sanity and peace. We’ll take close looks at the creation of Bhutanese art forms: thangka painting, textile weaving, and wood carving, art forms that are cherished and used by the Bhutanese. On some of our departures we’ll attend one or two of the country’s festivals, where the kingdom’s vibrant culture kicks up its heels (see Sacred Festivals of Bhutan). And throughout we’ll rejoice in the essence of a country that seems to have gotten it right, and is determined to keep it that way.
Sept. 27 - Oct. 13, 2008 (Thimphu and Wangdiphodrang festivals); Oct. 17 - Nov. 2, 2008 (no festival, but good weather); Nov. 7 - 23, 2008 (Jambay and Prakhar festivals)
Mar. 2 - 18, 2009 (Punakha festival); Mar. 25 – Apr. 10, 2009 (Paro festival); May 1 – 17, 2009 (Ura festival); Sept. 24 – Oct. 10, 2009 (Thimphu festival and Tangbi Mani); Oct. 28 – Nov. 13, 2009 ( Jambay and Prakhar festivals); Nov. 7 – 23, 2009 (King’s Birthday)
Days 1 & 2: USA to Bangkok • Day 3: fly to Paro
• Day 4: explore Paro • Day 5: drive to Punakha • Day 6: drive
to Trongsa • Day 7: drive to Bumthang • Days 8 & 9: walks in the sacred valleys • Day 10: drive to Gangtey
• Day 11: explore Phobjikha • Day 12: drive to
Wangdiphodrang • Day 13: drive to Thimphu
• Day 14: return to Paro • Day 15: explore Paro, hike to
Taktsang • Day 16: fly to Bangkok • Day 17: return to USA.
The Essence of Bhutan
Trip Details
2008 Departures:
17 days
Activity Type:
Touring
,
Walking
Trip Price:
2008: From $5295
2009: From $5550
- September 27 - October 13
- October 17 - November 2
- November 7 - November 23
- November 9 - November 25
- March 2 - March 18
- March 25 - April 10
- May 1 - May 17
- September 24 - October 10
- October 28 - November 13
- November 7 - November 23
17 daysActivity Type:
Touring
,
Walking
Trip Price:
2008: From $5295
2009: From $5550
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